NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Business Exchange Forum was held in New York on Wednesday, aiming to promote cooperation between the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the United States in trade, investment, and innovation.
The event, which attracted nearly a hundred representatives from the American business, finance, technology, and professional service sectors, was jointly organized by North American Representative Office of Shenzhen and the Asian American Business Development Center, with the support from Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
Fan Zhang, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in New York and Maisie Ho, the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York delivered welcome remarks. They spoke highly of the GBA's innovation vitality and the potential for China-U.S. cooperation, and praised the achievements made by enterprises from both countries through openness and collaboration.
Both guests expressed the hope that the event would further promote mutually beneficial cooperation between enterprises in the GBA and the United States in fields such as manufacturing, innovation, green finance and professional services.
Representatives from Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and North American Representative Office of Shenzhen delivered keynote presentations, providing an overview of the GBA's development strategy, business environment, and its potential for collaboration with the U.S.
They noted that as one of the most open and globally connected regions in China, the GBA is advancing international cooperation in high-end manufacturing, artificial intelligence, life and health sciences, and financial technology, offering vast opportunities for global investors.
During the enterprise sharing session, representatives from Shenzhen-based companies including RoboSense, Edan Instruments, and China Merchants Bank delivered thematic speeches. They shared their experiences of growth and innovation within the GBA and their journey of business expansion in the U.S.
RoboSense introduced its technological breakthroughs in intelligent sensing and autonomous driving; Edan Instruments showcased its global footprint in medical technology and healthcare innovation; and China Merchants Bank shared how it leverages Shenzhen's strengths in technology and financial infrastructure to provide efficient cross-border financial services and support China-U.S. economic cooperation.
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